Lemon-Lime Basil Shortbread Cookies

Lemon-Lime Basil Shortbread Cookies

1 C. all-purpose flour
1/2 C. powdered sugar plus more for pressing cookies
1/2 C. (1stick) chilled unsalted butter, cut into 1/2″ cubes
2 tsp. sliced fresh basil leaves
1 tsp. finely grated lemon zest plus 1 tsp. fresh lemon juice
1/2 tsp. finely grated lime zest
1/4 tsp. kosher salt
Sanding sugar (optional)

Decorative sanding sugar has large, crunchy crystals; available at specialty foods stores and
Preheat oven to 375°. Place flour, 1/2 C. powdered sugar, butter, basil, both zests, lemon juice, and salt in a food processor. Pulse until large, moist clumps form. Measure level T.fuls of dough; roll between your palms to form balls. Place on a large baking sheet, spacing 2″ apart. Lightly dust the bottom of a flat measuring C. with powdered sugar and press cookies into 2″ rounds, dusting C. bottom with powdered sugar as needed to prevent sticking. Sprinkle tops of cookies with sanding sugar, if using. Bake until edges are brown, about 14-15 minutes. Transfer to a wire rack; let cool.

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